Sewing

[Editor's Note: The only thing I love more than a monster plushie is a chevron print. The two combined and I am in crafty hog heaven. Kelsey from Vanilla Joy created this creepy little cutie to go in her son’s monster themed bedroom. Talk about a pair of lucky little boys! Kelsey walks you through the steps of creating your very own monster pillow and the best part is it takes less than 1 hour start to finish. - Jen]  Read more

[Editor's Note: Appliqué is such a cute and easy way to take a boring item from your closet and remake it into something you will want to wear every day. Carly from Chic Steals was in the mood for a floral cardigan and rather than rushing out and buying one she grabbed some floral fabric and an iron and made one. For those of you that belong to the hand sewing only club let me let you in on a little secret – Heat n’ Bond is the jam. You can do so many creative things with it oh so easily, including making yourself a spiffy new cardigan. - Jen]  Read more

[Editor's Note: Kate from See Kate Sew loves pleats and ruffles so much she dedicates entire weeks to them on her blog. I have never seen ruffles and pleats sewn in so many creative ways. Various guest bloggers popped by to adorn duvet covers, pants, onesies and my favorite a clock by Kiki Creates. If you love you some frilly sewn embellishments - welcome to hog heaven. - Jen]  Read more

[Editor's Note: If you are trying to avoid getting pinched this St. Patrick’s Day give this zipper shamrock a whirl. You can be festive, subtle and well accessorized all at once. The Craftaholics Anonymous blog is chocked full of cute tutorials and kits to buy like this clover. I have always had soft spot for zipper flowers, the St. Patrick’s Day spin on this idea is clever and cute. The project also looks quick and easy. So easy you could whip it up and wear it today. - Jen]  Read more

[Editor's Note: Every woman needs a great big bag in their wardrobe. Big purses are great for trips to the beach, fashionable diaper changes or even sleepovers. They are so versatile and in this case really cute. Sweet Verbena has a great tutorial for whipping up an oversized cinch bag that was inspired by fellow BlogHer blogger Dana from Made. Interestingly, both ladies are from the Lone Star State. Maybe it is true, everything in Texas is bigger – even the purses. - Jen]  Read more

[Editor's Note: Janssen from Everyday Reading made a goal for herself to live more vibrantly this year. This goal includes her wardrobe. A white shirt was rescued from her Goodwill pile and resurrected to new levels of cuteness with a just a spool of trim and a bit of sewing. I have the sudden urge to go through my T-shirt drawer and see what kind of magic I can whip up. - Jen]  Read more

[Editor's Note: Megan from Homemade Ginger has invented your chapped winter lips new best friend. A recent guest post on Me Sew Crazy brings us the genius chapstick cozy keychain. Chapstick has never looked so cute and been so convient all at once. - Jen]  Read more

My grandma made most of my clothes growing up. When I was young, I didn't appreciate it for what it was. But now I understand what she was doing, especially since I read this beautiful post by Katy at No Big Dill. Now I want to start sewing -- and creating -- clothes and memories for my kids.  Read more

Editor's Note: I live in Arizona, so lightweight anything is a treat for the hot weather. That's why I love this infinity scarf tutorial. It's a cool way to add texture to an outfit without worrying about breaking out in a sweat! Make your own lightweight spring infinity scarf  Read more